It's National Healthy Skin Month! You may not realize it, but your skin reveals a lot about your overall health. Changes in your skin can indicate a change in your overall health. This month we'd like to remind you of what it takes to keep your skin healthy, while also preventing
Eczema is a group of inflammatory and non contagious conditions where patches of skin become dry, itchy, cracked, and rough; with some forms of it also causing blisters. Many people use the word eczema when referring to atopic dermatitis, which is the most common type of this condition. About 15 million people
Hyperpigmentation is an issue for many people. It's a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when special cells make too much of the brown pigment called melanin; which then form deposits on the skin and show up
Losing your hair can be deeply distressing. Aside from affecting your appearance, hair loss can negatively affect your confidence level and the way you feel about yourself. If you’re suffering from, or showing early signs of losing your hair there are effective treatment options available. Dermatologists specialize in hair loss, also
Did you know that skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer? More than five million people will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer this year; and one in five Americans will receive a skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Here’s what you need to know:
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a virus and they are extremely common, occurring in people of all ages. Fortunately, most warts are harmless. However, since they are caused by a virus, they are highly contagious. Transmission is usually by direct contact. Warts typically are a flesh-colored, raised, calloused growth
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face. It is often associated with broken or dilated blood vessels and/or acne-like lesions or nodules. The scalp, neck, ears, chest, back and/or eyes may also be affected. Symptoms range from red pimples, lines and visible blood vessels
When the pores in your skin become blocked by dirt, oil, and dead skin cells, a pimple or two may develop. When your skin is repeatedly affected by these conditions, you may have what's referred to as acne. Acne can appear on your face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms in
Psoriasis is characterized by pink, scaly areas of skin which often appear on the elbows, knees, and scalp, and may appear on other parts of the body as well. Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory and chronic skin disorder affecting over 7.4 million people in the United States. Psoriasis is considered an
At Mitchell Dermatology your board-certified dermatologist or physician assistant will ask you about your family history and conduct a full body exam, from your head down to your toes, to look for any unusual lesions, such as skin cancer or atypical moles. If a suspicious lesion is detected upon examination, a